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A SOC 2 examination is an attest engagement that assesses an organization’s suitable design (Type 1) and the operational effectiveness (Type 2) of its internal controls to meet its service commitment and system requirements under the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ trust services criteria including security, availability, processing integrity,...
In today’s fast-paced business and IT environment, seamless and efficient asset management are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring the security of valuable company resources. As organizations grow and reliance on technology increases, the need for robust asset tagging, tracking, and management systems becomes increasingly important. Traditional methods of...
As remote work continues to evolve from a temporary solution to a long-term business strategy, the importance of securing a remote workforce has never been more critical. While remote work brings flexibility and convenience, it also introduces unique cybersecurity challenges that businesses must address to safeguard sensitive data and maintain...
Data Privacy can be best defined as the protection of personal data from those who should not have access to it and the ability to individuals to determine who can access their personal information. AI’s Impact on Informational Privacy The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become widespread and almost...
As organizations operate and grow, so too does the amount of data that they’re responsible for. Properly managing and safeguarding organizational and customer data can help ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, and regional laws. Failure to implement and maintain secure data practices can lead to significant fines, legal action,...
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a high standard in the world of global data privacy and security. Known for its strict requirements and robust enforcement, the GDPR poses a considerable challenge for companies within its reach. However, for businesses planning to expand into the United States,...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a trending topic that we have been exploring and discussing as it continues to rapidly advance technologically. One thing to keep in mind as AI advances, is how this impacts professional settings. An organization must understand the advantages and disadvantages that AI can bring into...
Privacy vs. Security Privacy and security often work hand in hand to support each other, but each has its own distinct role. Data privacy includes policies and procedures that define how information is gathered, stored, accessed, and destroyed. Security is comprised of the people, processes, and technologies put into place...
Why Your Organization Needs a Gap Assessment Today and the Top Benefits of Partnering with a QSA The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has released version 4 of the Data Security Standard (DSS). This is the first major update to the standard since PCI DSS v3.0 was...
It’s no surprise in this era of impressive technological advancement that fraudsters are cooking up more creative and elaborate schemes to grab funds. Accountants and investigators need up to date knowledge, skills, and tools more than ever to effectively combat fraud. In the past, sifting through stacks of looseleaf bank...
This article was written by Kevin Testo, Industry Leader, Human Services, The Bonadio Group & Carl Cadregari, Executive Vice President, FoxPointe Solutions. By the simple nature of their operations, human service organizations possess abundant amounts of protected personal information in electronic format. As confirmed by the U.S. Department of Health...
How can an organization know if they are prepared to handle the many facets of a cybersecurity incident? We check the news all the time and see headlines of the latest data breach, or ransomware outbreak, but what if that happened to you? Would your team be able to identify...
